From Mobile Apps to Exoskeletons: First Cohort Enters the MVP Academy Preacceleration Process

How to Web recently launched its preacceleration program for CEE early stage tech startups, the MVP Academy, and it has just announced the 15 finalists who will form the first cohort in the program. The teams start their training on June 2nd and will work together with mentors and experienced professionals until July 22nd in order to develop their products and learn how to take advantage of the opportunities available on the global market.

How to Web recently launched its preacceleration program for CEE early stage tech startups, the MVP Academy, and it has just announced the 15 finalists who will form the first cohort in the program. The teams start their training on June 2nd and will work together with mentors and experienced professionals until July 22nd in order to develop their products and learn how to take advantage of the opportunities available on the global market.

The tech startups who applied for the preacceleration program have been evaluated based on their team fit & experience, the size of the market they address and its trends, initial market validation & traction, international potential and impact, as well as the overall feasibility of the product.

Intensive 7 Week Program Ahead

In between June 2nd and July 22nd, the How to Web MVP Academy finalist teams will learn how to develop their products and business, and go global. They will also have access to the TechHub Bucharest co-working space and the international tech community, as well as mentors, angel investors, acceleration programs and early stage investment funds.

Moreover, the How to Web MVP Academy team will work closely with the teams to to monitor their progress and help them get access to relevant resources for their specific needs.

The 7 week program filled with workshops and 1 on 1 mentoring sessions will culminate in the Demo Day on July 22nd, when the teams will have the chance to pitch their products and showcase their progress in front of an audience comprising representatives of the most appreciated acceleration programs in Europe, angel investors, early stage investment funds, journalists, entrepreneurs and technology professionals.

Tena Šojer

Tena is a blogger and columnist for Netkracija and Netocratic, working with a great team to bring the best internet, tech and startup news to the Balkans. Her interests are writing, science, technology and education, and her goal in life is to find a way to pursue them all at the same time.

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